Hub (Noun)
Meaning 1
The central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A center of activity or interest or commerce or transportation; a focal point around which events revolve; "the playground is the hub of parental supervision"; "the airport is the economic hub of the area".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The city's downtown area is the hub of commercial activity, with many major corporations having their headquarters there.
- The playground is the hub of parental supervision, with many parents gathering to socialize while their children play.
- The airport is the economic hub of the area, generating thousands of jobs and stimulating local businesses.
- The city's main square is the hub of community life, hosting many festivals and events throughout the year.
- The research institution is the hub of scientific inquiry in the field, attracting top scholars and researchers from around the world.